The Perfect Balance: Tasty Snack Ideas For People With, And Without, Diabetes

When your tummy starts to gurgle and rumble, there’s one thing you need, a snack that can curb your hunger without blowing your blood sugar. And this fact goes for people both with, and without, diabetes.

Just like meals, snacks should be a combination of fat, protein and carbohydrates.

Here are some healthy snacks that have the seal of approval from diabetes nutritionists.

Whole-grain Crackers, Grapes and Cottage Cheese

Nutrient-rich whole grains like cracked wheat, whole wheat, rye and quinoa can lower blood sugar and cholesterol. The cheese adds protein to stabilise sugar, curb hunger pangs and provide calcium for strong bones. A snack with a bit of bite…

Yum! A healthy, tasty snack...

Apples and Cheese

A very simple, but surprisingly delicious, snack… Fruit is an important part of any diet and it provides fibre and other nutrients. Portion control here is important because fruit is naturally high in sugar. Fruits that are low in sugar like melon, berries and apples are always a good choice. The cheese is there as a source of protein and a great flavour kick.

Homemade Popcorn

This is something we don’t make enough of. Popcorn is high in fibre and, when made from scratch, is a natural food without additives.

Ditch the packet popcorn and pop your own for a healthy treat...

Vegetables and Fresh Yoghurt Dip

This one is interesting… Raw vegetables are rich in minerals, vitamins and enzymes, the yoghurt is a great source of protein and the combination between the two is surprisingly delicious. Cut up vegetables like carrots and celery into dipping sizes. For a dip, stir natural yoghurt with a small but of minced fresh dill weed, a squirt of lemon juice a pinch of salt and some ground black pepper. You’ll just want to snack on it all day…